Category Archives: Fly Rod Basics

History of Fly Rods

Posted on July 2, 2009 by admin

History of Fly Rods  An overview of history of fly rods from  200 A.D to 2000s   One of the most interesting histories of fly fishing and fly rods was written by Dr. Andrew N. Herd of England. Dr. Herd … Continue reading →

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How to Choose Fly Rods

Posted on July 2, 2009 by admin

 How to Choose Fly Rods   description of rod actions,  tests to use in choosing a fly rod,  how to save money on a fly rod Fly Rod Actions are described in a variety of terms depending on the manufacturer.  But … Continue reading →

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Analysis of Fly Rods

Posted on July 2, 2009 by admin

 Analysis of Fly Rods   How to tell premium fly fishing rods  from cheap fly rods Are there ways to tell premium fly rods from cheap fly fishing rods?  The answer is a definitive Yes! Here are some items to … Continue reading →

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Fly Rod Manufacturing

Posted on July 2, 2009 by admin

Fly Rod Manufacturing How is my fly rod manufactured? If you want to get a headache in a hurry, just start researching how fly rods are manufactured.  So many terms — scrim, prepreg, resin, modulus of elasticity, high modulus graphite.  … Continue reading →

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